UK Lawmaker Pushes for Rethink on Retail Crypto ETP Ban
Alun Cairns, a Conservative UK Member of Parliament, called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to reconsider its ban on crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) for retail investors.…
Alun Cairns, a Conservative UK Member of Parliament, called on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to reconsider its ban on crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) for retail investors.…
The TOKEN2049 conference in Dubai saw numerous builders, traders, investors, and curious TradFi folks in attendance.
What’s more, many renowned and wealthy locals were there, eager to learn about and invest in crypto.…
Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has announced a remarkable net income of $211.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, a staggering 1,000% increase compared to the same period last year. …
The UK’s financial watchdog dedicated nearly a third (30%) of its financial crime specialists to overseeing crypto asset businesses in 2023, according to a report released on May 1.…
During the Asian session, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) trades at $57,520, reflecting a 1.25% decrease. This movement is positioned below the pivotal $59,328 mark and suggests a cautious, bearish outlook for the cryptocurrency.…
The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have witnessed record net outflows, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experiencing its first-ever day of outflows. …
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank, a unit of China’s ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, is reportedly exploring ways to offer virtual asset-related services after new regulations for digital assets launch in June.…
Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, Tether (USDT), has reported a record net profit of $4.52 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking a significant achievement for the company.…
Federal prosecutors have launched an investigation into Block, the financial technology company co-founded by Twitter’s Jack Dorsey. The investigation focuses on alleged compliance lapses at its central units, Square and Cash App. …
Two bipartisan U.S. lawmakers, Representatives Drew Ferguson and Wiley Nickel, have proposed the Providing Tax Clarity for Digital Assets Act to address taxation issues related to block rewards earned by crypto miners. …
Crypto-related phishing attacks have become “rampant” in South Korea, a report has claimed, with a top financial regulator set to act.…
As Bitcoin (BTC) corrects to its lowest levels in over two months below $60,000, its largest layer-2 scaling blockchain Stacks (STX) is also in decline, with the Stacks price hitting its lowest levels since mid-February below $2.0.…
In wake of the cryptocurrency market’s latest tumble which saw Bitcoin (BTC) drop convincingly below $60,000 for the first time since late February, traders are turning to the on-chain markets as they hunt for top crypto gainers today.…
An Argentinian lawmaker has launched a draft bill that proposes regulating Worldcoin and its operator in the Latin American nation.…
As traders digest the implications of the latest Fed policy announcement and what it means for the outlook for Fed rate cuts later this year, traders are hunting for opportunities in the altcoin market and weighing up what might be the best crypto to buy today.…
Crypto exchange Coinbase is planning to offer a Canadian dollar stablecoin on its platform shortly after receiving an official license to operate within the country.…
The Bitcoin (BTC) price is consolidating in the mid-$57,000s, down roughly 5% on the day, though up around 1.5% or $1,000 from earlier session lows as traders weigh the outlook for Fed rate cuts this year in wake of the latest policy announcement from the US central bank.…
Wednesday, May 01, 2024 – An ongoing presale for Solana’s greatest multichain good boy Dogeverse ($DOGEVERSE) has taken in $13 million so far, with at least $2 million flooding into the ICO in the five days since it deployed on Solana.…
Wednesday, May 01, 2024 – Crypto’s latest cybernetic sausage dog sensation, AI meme coin WienerAI ($WAI), has added the most advanced beginner-friendly trading bot in crypto to its ecosystem in an ICO that has already attracted over $700,000 in three weeks.…
Bitvavo, the Amsterdam-based cryptocurrency exchange known as the largest EUR spot exchange globally, announced a strategic collaboration with Figment on May 1, a leading provider of staking infrastructure.…
The United States Department of Justice announced on April 30 $50 million tax fraud charges against early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver, known by many as ‘Bitcoin Jesus.’ …
As Dogecoin (DOGE) probes for a breakout to the downside of key medium-term support, DOGE token holders are venturing into a new VR ICO called 5thScape (5SCAPE) as they hunt for 1,763% returns.…
Vice President Garba Umar from the Nigerian Central Bureau (NCB) of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) for Africa confirmed on Tuesday that the extradition papers for escaped Nigeria Binance exec Nadeem Anjarwalla have been finalized.…
Securitize, a company specializing in RWA tokenization, announced on May 1 the successful closure of a $47 million funding round. The investment was led by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, further solidifying the growing interest and potential within the RWA tokenization sector.…
Proposed stablecoin legislation is unlikely to be tacked onto the must-pass Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) reauthorization bill despite attempts by Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry, a Democratic aide on Capitol Hill revealed Tuesday.…
Sam Bankman Fried-themed Solana meme coin, SBF token, has exploded in an FTX inspired rally, and now SBF price is giving way to this other viral crypto coin.…
Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Pike Finance smart contract vulnerability led to $1.6 million in stolen funds over three days.
On April 30, Pike Finance suffered a $1.68 million exploit across the Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Optimism chains.…
The token for storage coin project Arweave (AR) has shed 18.7% overnight, taking some of the heaviest losses amidst a market-wide crash that has dragged market leader Bitcoin‘s (BTC) price down by 7%.…
BAXUS, a global marketplace for collectible spirits, has completed a seed funding round to enhance its web3-enabled trading platform.
According to a press release shared with Cryptonews.com,…